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Minis have some of the most iconoclastic infotainment packaging on the market, with the screens and buttons housed in a giant round panel smack in the middle of the dash. The touchscreen resolution is of high quality and can also be controlled by a rotating knob behind the shifter, but the system is missing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay availability (CarPlay is coming on 2018 models).

Infotainment Features

Like the rest of the Clubman’s equipment, the good stuff requires you to hand over the cash. With the $2250 Technology package, buyers can equip their cars with a head-up display, navigation, and an 8.8-inch touchscreen to replace the base 6.5-inch unit. The standard system comes equipped with voice controls and Bluetooth connectivity. Apple CarPlay is not available; it is offered on 2018 models.

Vehicle Tested: 2017 Mini Clubman JCW All4

Infotainment Performance

Our Infotainment Response Time test measures how quickly you can switch among home, audio, and navigation screens.

Mini’s infotainment is kind of like hotel internet: If you have a little patience, it’s not an issue. Its performance is average for the segment and ties the response rate of popular smartphones.

Test Results: Infotainment Response Time

By recording the infotainment screen while switching between various menus and then analyzing the high-speed video frame by frame, we are able to accurately measure the system’s response time. We rate infotainment response, or latency, on the following scale:

We measure the electrical current that each USB port provides. All USB ports found in a vehicle provide 5.0 volts, per the USB standard. Current, measured in amps, varies and dictates the charge times of devices. The higher the amps, the quicker a device’s charge time. Not all USB devices are created equal. Most modern smartphones can charge at 2.0 amps, while slow or stagnant charging can result from using current at 1.0 amp or lower when the device is in use.